Vulnerability Description
The license-installation module on the Cisco Nexus 1000V switch 4.2(1)SV1(5.2b) and earlier for VMware vSphere, Cisco Nexus 1000V switch 5.2(1)SM1(5.1) for Microsoft Hyper-V, and Cisco Virtual Security Gateway 4.2(1)VSG1(1) for Nexus 1000V switches allows local users to gain privileges and execute arbitrary commands via crafted "install all iso" arguments, aka Bug ID CSCui21340.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Cisco | Nexus 1000V | 4.2\(1\)vsg1\(1\) |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://tools.cisco.com/security/center/content/CiscoSecurityNotice/CVE-2013-5556Vendor Advisory
- http://tools.cisco.com/security/center/viewAlert.x?alertId=31774Vendor Advisory
- http://tools.cisco.com/security/center/content/CiscoSecurityNotice/CVE-2013-5556Vendor Advisory
- http://tools.cisco.com/security/center/viewAlert.x?alertId=31774Vendor Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2013-5556?
CVE-2013-5556 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.8 (MEDIUM). The license-installation module on the Cisco Nexus 1000V switch 4.2(1)SV1(5.2b) and earlier for VMware vSphere, Cisco Nexus 1000V switch 5.2(1)SM1(5.1) for Microsoft Hyper-V, and Cisco Virtual Securit...
How severe is CVE-2013-5556?
CVE-2013-5556 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 6.8/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2013-5556?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Cisco Nexus 1000V.